Outdoor Education Center Assistant Director

Organization

Glen Helen Association

Job Posted

September 16, 2025

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Robyn Wright

Contact Email

rwright@glenhelen.org

Location

Yellow Springs, OH
United States
The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center (OEC) welcomes all and fosters respect for the environment, provides science-based experiential learning, and supports character development through immersion in nature. The OEC runs three distinct programs: a Naturalist Teacher Internship, Outdoor School (an overnight, environmental science program during the school year), and Eco-Camp (a summer camp program).

Summary

The Outdoor Education Center Assistant Director is an integral member of the Outdoor Education Center administrative team, who collaborate to fulfill our mission. We share the values of being inclusive, growing new skills, learning together, and communicating well in order to work together effectively. Specific areas of responsibility for the OEC Assistant Director include providing day-to-day administrative/operational oversight and support to the OEC team, supervision of the Food Service team, and processing financial and registration documents. 

They must be able to work well with a broad range of people, from school administrators, to youth, to members of the public. The Assistant Director schedule generally holds to a typical work week schedule: 8-hour days, 5 days a week. This position has the potential for irregular remote work pending program flow. Some evening and weekend work will be required, with weekday time off in its place. The ability to work outdoors in all seasons is necessary. 

Compensation Information

BENEFITS:

$45,000 - $47,000/year

  • Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
  • Dental and Vision Plan
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off per year including four weeks vacation, 1 week sick leave, and twelve paid holidays
  • Individual Retirement Account (after 1 year of employment)
  • Wellness Center Membership